Ancient Hawaiian Petroglyphs
__ "The ancient Hawaiians documented experiences and special occasions
with carvings into rocks. This page contains ancient Hawaiian rock
carvings found on the island of Lanai near Shipwreck Beach." -
illustrated - From alohafriendsphotos.com -
http://www.alohafriendsphotos.com/Lanai_petroglyphs.html

Archaeological Consultants in Hawai`i __ "The following organizations or
individuals are private consultants and are not directly associated with the
State Historic Preservation Division, nor is listing to be construed as any
guarantee of the quality of work." - from hawaii.gov -
http://www.hawaii.gov/dlnr/hpd/archcon.htm

Archaeological
Resources - Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument __ "Nihoa and
Mokumanamana feature an array of Native Hawaiian archaeological sites unique
among known sites in the Hawaiian archipelago and Polynesia. " A brief
overview of these resources. - From papahanaumokuakea.gov -
http://www.papahanaumokuakea.gov/wheritage/archaeology.html

Archaeologists
investigate Hawaiian royals man-made island __ "While the island was home
to Hawaiian kings and queens, it was also said that a deity, Mo'o Akua
Kihawahine, made her home in the surrounding waters. The site remained occupied
- at least by people - until the 1890s." There are attempts to restore the
island to the way it looked in the 19th century, a major archaeological
undertaking. - illustrated - From mauinews.com -
http://www.mauinews.com/page/content.detail/id/534428.html?nav=10

Hawaii - Aspects of History __ "The origin of archaeology in Hawaii is firmly
linked with the founding in 1889 of the Bernice Pauahi Bishop Museum for
Polynesian Ethnology and Natural History. Although there was an interest in
antiquities prior to this time, the Museum brought organization to the study of
Hawaiian material culture and sites, particularly temples, fishponds, and petroglyphs." You will find a detailed examination of ancient Hawaiian culture
and a history of the archaeological research supporting it. - From
janesoceania.com -
http://www.janesoceania.com/hawaii_history/

Hawaii Historic Preservation Division, DLNR __ "SHPD's three branches, History
and Culture, Archaeology, and Architecture, strive to accomplish this goal
through a number of different activities." Learn what they are and their goals
for the future. You will also find internal links to excellent resources. -
illustrated - From hawaii.gov -
http://www.hawaii.gov/dlnr/hpd/hpgrtg.htm

Hawaii History Guide
and Archaeological Sites __ A visitors guide to Hawaiian archaeology and
history. "Archaeological sites abound around the Hawaii islands, in
particular on the Big Island of Hawaii and Kaua'i where ancient temples,
petroglyphs and local lore are strong." - illustrated - From islands-travel.com
-http://www.hawaii.islands-travel.com/history.html

Hawaii State Parks >
Archeology & History __ "Archaeological evidence shows that people
probably arrived in Hawai‘i between 800 and 1000 A.D." A look at
archaeology in Hawaii State Parks. - From hawaiistateparks.org -
http://www.hawaiistateparks.org/archeology/

Hawai'i Volcanoes
National Park - Archeology __ An overview. "The archeological
resources at Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park cross a range of prehistoric Native
Hawaiian and Euro/American historic sites." - From National Park Service -
http://www.nps.gov/havo/historyculture/archeology.htm

Johns Hopkins Gazette: April 1, 1996 __ "This is a story about a
Russian
scientist at Johns Hopkins University digging up prehistoric temple artifacts on
the island of Maui. Call it, How did a nice lady from the Soviet Academy of
Sciences end up on familiar terms with the Hawaiian shark god, Ku?" - From Johns
Hopkins Gazette -
http://www.jhu.edu/~gazette/aprjun96/apr0196/elena.html

Moku`ula - History - The Future is in the Past __ "Beneath a County Park in Lahaina, Maui, is one of Hawaii's most historical and sacred treasures. Lying
virtually undisturbed for almost a century, Moku'ula, a political and spiritual
center, and ancient home of Maui's Chiefly lines, awaits its reawakening" Learn
what is being done and what is needed. - illustrated - From Friends of Moku ula
- http://www.mokuula.com/index.html

Puako Petroglyph
Archaeological Preserve, Hawaii, the Big Island __ "Along the Kohala
Coast, the Puako Petroglyph Archaeological Preserve features more than a
thousand petroglyphs, or kii pohaku, lava rock carvings etched into stone
centuries ago by Native Hawaiians. Although the true meanings of the petroglyphs
are unknown, it is generally thought these carvings are records of births and
other significant events in the lives of the people who lived on Hawaii Island
long ago." A brief overview. - From gohawaii.com -
http://www.gohawaii.com/big-island/regions-neighborhoods/kohala-coast/puako-petroglyph-archaelogical-preserve